![Israel frees hostage in Gaza, battles Hamas, as displaced families seek safety Israel frees hostage in Gaza, battles Hamas, as displaced families seek safety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41724745210_Israelioffensive.jpg)
Israel frees hostage in Gaza, battles Hamas, as displaced families seek safety
As ceasefire talks were continuing in Cairo with little sign of a concrete breakthrough over key issues separating the sides.
Wed Aug 28 2024
![Israel battles Hamas in Gaza as space for displaced families narrows Israel battles Hamas in Gaza as space for displaced families narrows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41724751526_Mourners.jpg)
Israel battles Hamas in Gaza as space for displaced families narrows
Ceasefire talks in Cairo show little progress, with key issues like control of two Gaza corridors still unresolved.
Tue Aug 27 2024
![Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723379426_Israelistrike.jpg)
Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim
The new orders forced many families and patients to leave Al-Aqsa Hospital, the main medical facility in Deir Al-Balah.
Mon Aug 26 2024
![No agreement in Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo; process to continue, sources say No agreement in Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo; process to continue, sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723849607_TBGaza.jpg)
No agreement in Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo; process to continue, sources say
The process will continue over the coming days through working groups to further address remaining issues and details, said an official.
Mon Aug 26 2024
![Israeli demands for troops in Gaza blocking truce deal, sources say Israeli demands for troops in Gaza blocking truce deal, sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723692183_Israelimilitary.jpg)
Israeli demands for troops in Gaza blocking truce deal, sources say
Disagreements over Israels military presence in Gaza and prisoner releases are blocking a ceasefire and hostage deal.
Fri Aug 23 2024
![Biden presses Netanyahu on need to reach Gaza truce deal Biden presses Netanyahu on need to reach Gaza truce deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723849607_TBGaza.jpg)
Biden presses Netanyahu on need to reach Gaza truce deal
Joe Biden urged Netanyahu to finalise the ceasefire and hostage deal, discussing upcoming Cairo talks to resolve remaining obstacles.
Thu Aug 22 2024
![Blinken wraps up Mideast trip with Gaza deal still elusive Blinken wraps up Mideast trip with Gaza deal still elusive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722838348_DeirAlBalah.jpg)
Blinken wraps up Mideast trip with Gaza deal still elusive
The deal needs to get done in the days ahead, and "well do everything possible to get it across the finish line,' said Antony Blinken.
Wed Aug 21 2024
![Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges Hamas to do same Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges Hamas to do same](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61724122824_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges Hamas to do same
Antony Blinken said Benjamin Netanyahu accepted a US "bridging proposal" for a Gaza ceasefire deal and urged Hamas to agree as well.
Tue Aug 20 2024
![Blinken says 'decisive moment' for Gaza ceasefire talks Blinken says 'decisive moment' for Gaza ceasefire talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718104419_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
Blinken says 'decisive moment' for Gaza ceasefire talks
The US is urging all parties to avoid actions that could derail the ceasefire process.
Mon Aug 19 2024
![Hamas says new Gaza proposal too close to Israel's demands Hamas says new Gaza proposal too close to Israel's demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41724034403_tbTelAviv.jpg)
Hamas says new Gaza proposal too close to Israel's demands
Hamas received the new proposal from mediators, Qatar, Egypt and the United States, following a two-day round of talks in Doha.
Mon Aug 19 2024
![Blinken to push for Gaza ceasefire; Israel launches fresh strikes Blinken to push for Gaza ceasefire; Israel launches fresh strikes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41724031332_tbAntonyBlinken.jpg)
Blinken to push for Gaza ceasefire; Israel launches fresh strikes
Hamas wants a ceasefire deal to end the war, while Israel wants a temporary pause.
Mon Aug 19 2024
![Gaza ceasefire negotiations to resume as Israel orders new evacuations Gaza ceasefire negotiations to resume as Israel orders new evacuations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723536617_TBKhanYounis.jpg)
Gaza ceasefire negotiations to resume as Israel orders new evacuations
The negotiations are taking place in the shadow of a feared regional escalation, with Iran threatening to retaliate against Israel.
Fri Aug 16 2024
![Gaza ceasefire negotiations extend to another day as death toll exceeds 40,000 Gaza ceasefire negotiations extend to another day as death toll exceeds 40,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723780357_Palestiniansgraves.jpg)
Gaza ceasefire negotiations extend to another day as death toll exceeds 40,000
This round of negotiations opened on Thursday, and the talks would resume on Friday for a second day, Qatari and US officials said.
Fri Aug 16 2024
![Only Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's Israel response, say Iranian officials Only Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's Israel response, say Iranian officials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723610333_IsmailHaniyeh.jpg)
Only Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's Israel response, say Iranian officials
Iran vowed a severe response to Ismail Haniyeh's killing, which took place as he visited Tehran last month and which it blamed on Israel.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Hamas says again it wants Gaza truce deal implemented, not new talks Hamas says again it wants Gaza truce deal implemented, not new talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713258396_tbdestroyedbuilding.jpg)
Hamas says again it wants Gaza truce deal implemented, not new talks
Hamas is sticking to its demand that Gaza truce talks focus on a deal already discussed with Israel and mediators rather than starting anew.
Tue Aug 13 2024